Sunday, June 3, 2018

Allergy Relief

To 1 ounce of vodka, add 20 drops of combination of lemon, lavender and peppermint essential oils

Add to inhaler, place a couple of drops on pillow or inhale from the bottle. 

Herbal Vinegar

Fill jar with herbs (1/2 full with herbs that have been washed and dried)
Pour vinegar over herbs
Stir, push down so herbs are covered
Cover with lid that is plastic or plastic-lined
Store out of direct sunlight for six weeks, shaking daily
Strain

Spearmint Vodka for Indigestion

Cover spearmint with vodka
2 cups fresh, washed, dried mint
2-3 cups vodka
Leave in glass jar, out of direct sunlight for 3-5 days, shaking gently at least daily
Use 80 proof vodka, for more versatile results
Strain mint from vodka, using cheesecloth or coffee filter
Pour into glass bottle or jar, cap or seal
Store out of direct sunlight

Use for flavoring drinks, or a little for indigestion.
Great after dinner drink, especially if you've served spicy or rich foods

Fruit Fly Remedy

Toss any damaged produce, empty trash bin and clean your garbage disposal.

  • Make a trap by filling a glass with 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar.  
  • Cover with plastic wrap and poke a few holes in it with a toothpick.  
  • Place the trap near the area with the most fly activity.
  • Adult flies will be attracted to the vinegar smell and crawl in through the holes.